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Paul L. Smith
Actor
Paul L. Smith (February 5, 1939 – April 25, 2012) was an American character actor. Burly, bearded, and imposing, he has appeared in films and occasionally on TV since the 1970s, generally playing "heavies" and bad guys. His most notable roles include Hamidou, the vicious prison warden in Midnight Express (1978), Bluto in Robert Altman's Popeye (1980) and the Beast Rabban in David Lynch's Dune (1984). He is sometimes credited as Paul Smith or Paul Lawrence Smith.
Paul L. Smith filmography
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Who is Paul L. Smith?+
Paul L. Smith was an American character actor known for his imposing, bearded, and robust physical presence in numerous films during the 1970s and 1980s.
What is Paul L. Smith known for?+
He is best known for portraying iconic antagonists including the prison warden Hamidou in Midnight Express, Bluto in Robert Altman's Popeye, and Beast Rabban in David Lynch's Dune.
What kind of work does Paul L. Smith perform?+
He primarily performed as a character actor specializing in "heavies" and intimidating roles across genre cinema, ranging from mainstream productions to cult horror and action films.
